Autumn is when the trees change color, making it the perfect time for mountain climbing, hiking, and driving. Action cameras, such as the GoPro and DJI Action series, are now in the spotlight as tools for capturing stunning views and vivid memories with family and friends. Its biggest strength is that it is waterproof and has strong image stabilization, so you can take pictures outdoors without worrying about taking out your smartphone. However, it is also true that there are many beginners who say, ``Even though I bought it, I couldn’t make full use of it and ended up shelving it.’’ This time, we will deliver practical know-how based on common mistakes made during autumn travels.
Failure story 1: Mounting technique to prevent “unnatural angle of view even if camera shake is prevented”
The first thing beginners tend to do is to walk and take pictures while holding the camera in hand. No matter how good the electronic image stabilization is, the motion of the arm up and down can cause unnatural shaking and tilt the angle of view, making the video difficult to watch. The most recommended item for outdoor activities in autumn is the ``backpack shoulder strap mount.’’ By fixing it at chest height, you can capture realistic POV footage close to the pedestrian’s eye level while keeping both hands completely free. Also, if you want to take a panoramic shot of a panoramic view with autumn leaves in the background, you can easily create a dynamic composition from a high angle by simply keeping a lightweight extension pole (selfie stick) with integrated tripod.
Failure Story 2: “The power went out due to the cold at the top of the mountain!” Low temperature measures and battery management
In autumn, it is not uncommon for temperatures in plateaus and mountainous regions to be more than 10 degrees lower than in plains. The voltage of lithium-ion batteries suddenly drops in low-temperature environments, and the power may suddenly turn off even if the remaining capacity is displayed. To prevent this, the golden rule is to prepare a ``low-temperature resistant enduro battery’’ sold by each manufacturer. Additionally, store spare batteries in a place where they can be warmed by body heat, such as in the inner pocket of your innerwear, rather than in the outer pocket of your backpack. Also, since the inside of the lens is prone to condensation in the early morning hours of autumn, it is important professional advice to carry the lens in a moisture-proof case containing silica gel.
Camera settings and quick edits to make autumn leaves even more vivid
When photographing autumn landscapes, it is important to set the settings to prevent overexposure caused by direct sunlight and the reds and yellows of autumn leaves from becoming dull. By attaching an ND filter (neutral density filter) when outdoors on a sunny day, you can maintain an appropriate shutter speed and produce natural motion blur (the feeling of blur in the subject). Also, if you set the color setting to “Flat (LOG)”, you can have more fun adjusting the contrast of the autumn leaves to your liking when editing. After shooting, if you use official apps such as GoPro Quik or DJI Mimo, AI will automatically detect the highlight scenes and create a short movie in 3 minutes with music. Let’s record your autumn trip to the fullest with zero stress from shooting to sharing.
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